2013 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva
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Deep ruby. Minerally and with hints of sweet spice on the nose. Plenty of substance, depth and impressive richness. Powerful finish with big, slightly drying tannins, but this undoubtedly has potential. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
James Suckling
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Lots of black-cherry, violet, and lavender aromas that follow through to a full body, with chewy and dusty tannins and a sweet, leather, tobacco and berry aftertaste. A pretty for red. Drink or hold.
The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (with 10,000 bottles produced) pours from the bottle with lavish richness and a saturated, dark color that is quintessential Brunello. This special selection of fruit from a single vineyard is fermented in both stainless steel and oak, but secondary fermentation happens in barrique. Most of the wine (90%) is aged in barrique for 30 months. In a cool vintage like 2013 that plays its best cards in terms of structure and acidity, this winemaking approach is not heavy handed. In fact, this beautiful wine is driven by a unique sense of momentum and forward thrust that should carry it through its long aging evolution. Give this riserva at least five more years of cellar aging before you pop the cork.